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Our Yakisugi Shou Sugi Ban siding ages beautifully with minimal upkeep. It naturally develops a rich patina or can be re-oiled anytime to restore its original vibrancy. Suyaki stays black for decades, with re-oiling extending its deep color even longer.
Our Yakisugi accessories ensure a seamless installation and lasting durability. Available as a service to customers, they require a lumber purchase but are sold separately.
Yes, our 30mm yakisugi “shou sugi ban” profiles are suitable for garden bed applications. For specific dimensions and profiles, please refer to the individual product specification sheets.
Yes. Our 18mm and 30mm yakisugi “shou sugi ban” profiles are suitable for applications requiring thicker board stock. Our standard 9/16” thickness yakisugi siding can be edged and/or back-planed, then glued up as the cabinet or door facing. For specific dimensions and profiles, please refer to the individual product specification sheets.
We also offer unburned sugi and hinoki lumber; these products are optimal for furniture and cabinet applications. Feel free to reach out to our sales team for information on currently available options. Please note that we do not do custom millwork.
No. Due to the high temperature heat treatment process, yakisugi “shou sugi ban” is a thin-plank lumber material used primarily for cosmetic cladding. Our standard charred wood thickness for siding is 9/16”, and our 18mm and 30mm profiles are not thick enough to be used as framing lumber (6/4 or more by code.) Yakisugi is also too soft to use as decking. For framing or decking lumber, it is advised to use a local wood option instead of yakisugi.
Yes, in some cases. It is essential to adhere to the specified distance guidelines from the fireplace insert or wood stove manufacturer, in addition to following all installation instructions provided. While most of our products are certified for ASTM E84 FS and SDI Classes A, B, and C, they are all combustible. Therefore, strict compliance with safety guidelines is essential.
Please refer to the videos on our Youtube channel. Beyond these educational resources, we do not provide any additional guidance or detailed instructions for replicating the processes used for our products.
We offer several videos on our Youtube channel which document some of the traditional steps used for making yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding. Beyond these educational resources, we do not provide any additional guidance or detailed instructions for replicating the processes used for our products.
While yakisugi is charred on the outside, field cuts will expose unburned wood with reddish to blonde color. We recommend painting field cuts with touchup oil. Attempting to burn or char field cuts to match is not recommended. Request a copy of our Installation Guide for more details.
In general, cold climates are much easier on wood siding than hot climates when it comes to issues like rot and insect damage. Even so, effective moisture and water management, along with a screen wall assembly, are critical to proper yakisugi installation in northern climates.
In regions with strong winds, torrential rains, and ice storms, exterior wood siding commonly experiences accelerated weathering. The sun’s UV radiation gradually breaks down wood surface fibers over time. Cycles of wind and moisture will then wear away loosened fibers, exposing fresh wood underneath. This natural erosion organically changes the color of yakisugi siding, and the aesthetic effects will be unique to each site location. To maintain color consistency and enhance durability in harsh climates, yakisugi can also be finished with various coating options. This helps preserve its appearance and resilience in harsh climates.
Our lumber products are all of Japanese origin and are unaffected by Canadian import duties from the US. All North American orders ship from inventory stored at our US facility within two weeks. Any tariff costs are included in our published pricing and you will not be charged additional taxes (aside from your GST or HST).
All North American orders ship from inventory stored at our US facility within two weeks. Any tariff costs are included in our published pricing and you will not be charged additional taxes (aside from your local and state taxes).